The Denver Nuggets (19-6) are favored (-6.5) to continue a five-game win streak when they host the Orlando Magic (15-11) at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Ball Arena. The contest airs on ALT, KTVD, KUSA, and FDSFL. The point total is 236 for the matchup.
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Nuggets Cover -6.5 vs Magic -110
Nuggets vs. Magic betting lines
- Nuggets odds to win: -267
- Magic odds to win: +217
- Spread: Nuggets (-6.5)
- Total: 236
- TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Florida
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
Nuggets Statistics, Trends and More
As the Home Team
- Denver has a 6-5 record against the spread at home and is 7-4 in home contests.
- This year, Denver has a 5-5 record ATS in home games as 6.5-point favorites or more.
- The Nuggets have gone over a set point total in a home game eight times this season.
- Recent history hints at an edge to Denver to beat the total. This year its home games averaged a total of 237.3 points per contest.
Nuggets Recent Trends
- The Nuggets are 7-3 overall and 5-5 against the spread over their last 10 contests.
- The Nuggets and their opponents have hit the over in nine of those 10 games.
- The last 10 Nuggets games averaged 237.0 total points, 1.0 more point than this matchup’s over/under.
- During the last 10 games, the Nuggets are scoring 2.7 points more per game compared to their season average.
Nuggets Betting Records
- The Nuggets have a 17-5 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 77.3% of those games).
- In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -267 or shorter, Denver has a record of 12-4 (75% win percentage).
- The implied moneyline probability in this matchup gives the Nuggets a 72.8% chance to win.
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.6 (first in NBA) | 46.6 (13th) | 44.6 (14th) | 40.7 (third) | 29.4 (fourth) | 12.6 (third) |
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Magic Statistics, Trends and More
As the Away Team
- The Magic have a 6-5 record against the spread on the road and are 5-6 in road contests.
- This season, the Magic have a 1-1 record ATS in road games when playing as 6.5-point underdogs or more.
- Magic games have hit the over on the set point total seven times on the road this season.
- Recent history seems to trend against the Magic to beat the total. Their road games have averaged a total of 229.2 points per contest this season.
Magic Recent Trends
- The Magic have a 6-4 record straight-up in their past 10 contests, while covering the spread four times in those games.
- The final scores of the last 10 Magic games have exceeded the set total five times.
- The last 10 Magic games averaged 231.9 total points, 4.1 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.
- During their past 10 games, the Magic have a 119.8 points-per-game average, 1.9 points above their season-long scoring average.
Magic Betting Records
- This season, Orlando has won three out of the seven games in which it has been the underdog.
- The Magic have played as an underdog of +217 or more once this season and lost that game.
- The implied probability of a win by the Magic based on the moneyline is 31.5%.
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.0 (14th in NBA) | 47.6 (19th) | 44.9 (11th) | 42.2 (eighth) | 25.7 (15th) | 14.0 (10th) |
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